Is this a good series to read?

[Sara]

I have read all of the Anita Blake novels and I really enjoyed LKH's work. I have been thinking about reading the Merry Gentry novels for a while now but wasn't quite sure if I would enjoy it.

[*book*lover*]

Not as good as the Anita Blake novels, but worth the read! I liked them a lot :)

[Charlie]

*book*lover* wrote: "Not as good as the Anita Blake novels, but worth the read! I liked them a lot :)"

Agree, although I am waiting on the next book it left on in a strange place.

[Mina]

Lol, I actually like the Merry Gentry series more than the Anita Blake series...and that maybe because I enjoy reading about the fae more than vamps.

[Izzy]

If you've read and enjoyed the Anita Blake series, then in terms of sex content, I don't see why you wouldn't like it.
The plot is basically the sex and I believe that there would be a lot of fae politics involved.

So that just leaves the characters and style of writing. I'm afraid I can't help you there as I've forgotten what the book is like but you might as well give it a go.

[Alvin]

It's a good series (in my opinion), but I wish she'd continued the mystery angle -- there's an investigative agency set up in the first book and wish they solved more cases throughout the series. Instead, the fae politics & sex often overshadows everything else.

[Joanette]

Sara wrote: "I have read all of the Anita Blake novels and I really enjoyed LKH's work. I have been thinking about reading the Merry Gentry novels for a while now but wasn't quite sure if I would enjoy it."

Honestly, I like it just as much as I like the early Anita Blake books. However, totally different kind of story. She could have ended this series at Swallowing Darkness and kind of frustrated that she hasn't released a new one recently. But I highly suggest it! It is a highly sexual book as a forewarning; as the sex is part of the plot.

[Mina]

LKH did recently announce that another Merry book will be out in Summer 2014.

[Runningrabbit]

I really liked how this series started, it was great. But a lot of LKH stuff, it just ended up being a total sexfest and losing a lot of the story.

[Joanette]

Oh good! I am anxious to see how it goes. I personally never minded the sexfest in the Merry books. It gets a little old in the Anita books though as I prefer more of the action from Anita.

[Mina]

Joanette wrote: "Oh good! I am anxious to see how it goes. I personally never minded the sexfest in the Merry books. It gets a little old in the Anita books though as I prefer more of the action from Anita."

Lol, I think the motive for the sexfest in the Merry series works better for me...so yes, I don't mind it either ;) (Frost...give me more Frost!)

[Anthony]

I have always thought Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake books were pretty good...the true definition of "Guilty Pleasures". But oddly enough, I thought her writing improved tremendously when she started writing more "erotic" themed books, specifically with the Meredith Gentry series.

In the Anita Blake series, her writing style was imaginative but inconsistent, with lazy character descriptions and trite plots. And in terms of erotic tones...she seemed to want Anita Blake to move into erotica, and, for better or for worse, that's where she eventually took the character and the series.

But her writing in the Meredith Gentry series seems more natural, more at ease with itself and its intentions. Meredith Gentry is a supernatural erotic series, period. It may contain elements of fay politics and strange characters in a urban supernatural setting, but at its core, it is an erotic, sensual journey of the main character. And as such, the writer was, I think, finally able to indulge herself in the sensuous prose that she had been holding back for so long. And the writing shows.

There are some very beautifully written, evocative and seductive passages in this book (as well as the next ones in the series). It's quite evident that Hamilton is in her element in terms of handling erotic themes and the use of language when describing sexual need and desire. I have always thought she was an erotic writer at heart and that's where I like her best.

[Ellie]

yes I love the series

[Amber]

Izzy got it right. Its book about having sex. A lot.

[[deleted user]]

LOVE LKH!! I really don't mind the sexfests of either series, Gentry did leave off in an odd spot but writer discretion. I think part of Merry's problem was all the Fae politics took over her life and she hasn't really been able to be the detective. Her face became famous and she can't do undercover work anymore. Now she's like Paris Hilton or the Kardashians, famous because of who her parents are. It wasn't what she wanted but...what are you going to do if your a Fae Princess.

Anita cant' say I love it enough. However, I'm kinda glad Richard's talked about but not seen. I'm sorry he's just annoying to me. I spend the whole book yelling MAN UP RICHARD! He's just too high maintenance emotionally.

God did I vent there or what?

[Iraida]

I recommend Highly! Lovely Series! :) <3

[Stephanie]

They are really erotica, and I love them.

[Lady S]

LKH is in the end game of writing the latest Merry Gentry book. The title is A Shiver of Light, and it will be released on June 3rd, 2014.

[LiteraryChic]

I absolutely LOVE this Meredith Gentry series! If you like to read about the unseelie and the seelie, then this right up your ally. I enjoy books about the fae, there's so many different types of fae it's intriguing.

[Lynn]

I totally Love this series!!!!!!

[Ellie]

Rhonda wrote: "LKH is in the end game of writing the latest Merry Gentry book. The title is A Shiver of Light, and it will be released on June 3rd, 2014."

Stephanie wrote: "They are really erotica, and I love them."

Stephanie wrote: "They are really erotica, and I love them."
thanks so much I love that series and all of LKH

[Lori]

Yes YES yes! Then once you have read this be sure to schedule time for all of her other books.

NOTE: You need to be an adult who isn't going to flee after reading some very racy scenes. Please note that there is also sexual violence. Now you decide for yourself.

[Elizabeth]

IMHO...no it isn't. I've certainly read much better. I only read up to the 5th or 6th book in this series. I picked up the other two but decided to not bother reading them. Each book gets more ridiculous and the sex got to be way too much...I'm not a prude by any means....but when I read a fantasy or even a romance I expect more....like a plot.

[Betweenthecovers]

I'm not a fan of the Anita Blake series as it progressed but LOVE the Merry Gentry books. I've reread them several times and would recommend reading them in order. The motivation for multiple partners seems plausible when your life and the future of your race is on the line. I'm invested in the characters. It's super weird and out there but I don't care because of the author's writing style. I know this type of book is not for everyone but if you like erotic fantasy, give them a try.

[Beth]

I liked it a lot. Its a fairly light read, but kept my interest. It can be very repetitive which annoys me a lot. They continually remind you about something in a previous book, if you are reading them all then you really don't need that.

[Betweenthecovers]

I know a lot of people will disagree, but I love these books. It's the straight up strangest series I read. Very kinky and out there but the writing pulls me in and I become invested in the characters.

[Debbie]

LOVED IT! I am a Laurell fan and love Anita Blake too!